Current offerings
Community Education & Recreation provides learning and wellness opportunities for people of all ages!
Quick Links
• Spring 2026 Activity Guide NEW• Online registration: Pay with a credit card and receive immediate confirmation of enrollment
• Printable registration form: Mail to Community Ed & Rec, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073
• PHS Fitness Center community memberships
• Hall & Track Walking information
How do I register?
- Online: If possible, please register online via MyRec, which carries no service fee and offers immediate confirmation. (You first will need to create a MyRec account, if you have not already done so; once we verify residency and approve the account, you can register for any of our offerings going forward.)
- In person: You can register in our office, where we will help set up your MyRec account and can accept cash, check, and credit cards. Park in the visitor lot in front of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave., and enter Door 18 on the south end of the building. Our office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
- By mail: While MyRec registration is preferred, you still can print a registration form to mail with a check to Community Ed & Rec, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073.
Spring 2026
What can I take?
We are offering 49 learning and wellness activities for people of all ages, including 14 new opportunities! For details, explore the MyRec online registration system or view a pdf of our Spring 2026 Activity Guide.
Printed guides are available at locations throughout the community and in our office (enter Door 18 on the south end of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave.). Contact us at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us or 920-892-5068 if you'd like us to mail you a copy.
Group fitness classes
Cycle & Core
Enjoy an endless variety of intervals of high cardio bouts on the bike and core strength exercises off the bike to improve strength and endurance.
Instructor: Jessica
Details: 4:15-5pm Tuesdays April 7-May 26 in the Riverview Fitness Center
Fee: $34 (seniors* $27) through April 6, then $44 (seniors* $37)
Empower: Women's Weightlifting
Join an empowering journey into strength training designed specifically for women. Whether you’re new to lifting or looking to refine your technique, this class offers a small group and a supportive environment to build confidence and strength. Learn to use fixed-range-of-motion machines, cable machines, squat racks, and free weights. Embrace the benefits of weightlifting – improved metabolism, increased bone density, and enhanced muscle tone – while fostering a sense of community with like-minded women.
Instructor: Jessica, CPT
Details: 6-7pm Tuesdays & Thursdays April 7-May 28 in PHS Fitness Center
Fee: $125 (seniors* $100) through April 6, then $135 (seniors* $110); includes 2-month Fitness Center membership
Les Mills BodyPump™
BodyPump™ is a total-body strength workout that shapes all major muscle groups, increases core strength, improves bone health, and leaves you feeling strong and fit! The low-weight, high-repetition training of BodyPump™ is based on a formula called The Rep Effect™, which utilizes time under tension and fatigue to generate muscular adaptation. The fusion of science-backed moves, motivating instructors, and great music helps you achieve much more than you would on your own.
Instructors: Carly, Emily, & Julie
Details: in the PHS Studio
• 5:30-6:30pm Mondays April 6-May 18 (except April 20); fee $37 (seniors* $29) until April 6, then $47 ($39)
• 5:30-6:05am Wednesdays April 8-May 27 (except April 22); fee $23 (seniors* $18) until April 6, then $33 ($28)
• 8-9am Saturdays April 11-May 30; fee $49 (seniors* $39) until April 6, then $59 ($49)
Fee for any 16 BodyPump only (not BodyPump Heavy) classes: $92 (seniors* $73) through April 6, then $102 (seniors* $83)
Les Mills BodyPump Heavy™
BodyPump Heavy™ is tempo-based weightlifting that switches on your metabolic engine to build lean muscle like nothing else. Drawing on traditional lifting techniques, each class challenges strength, builds lean muscle, and drives measurable performance gains. It’s simple to do, and the slow tempo with lots of recovery time allows for expert coaching, so you master form and technique. Driven by iconic music and group energy, it turns traditional weightlifting into a fun, social, and addictive experience.
Instructors: Emily & Julie
Details: 5:30-6:30pm Wednesdays April 8-May 27 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $57 (seniors* $45) through April 6, then $67 (seniors* $55)
Recovery Lab - NEW!
This 30-minute recovery and mobility class is designed to help you move better and feel better. Focus is on joint mobility, flexibility, and muscle release to support performance and improve overall movement quality.
Instructor: Tom of Trailhead Sports and Recovery PT, DPT
Details: 6:15-6:45am Wednesdays April 8-May 20 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $23 (seniors* $18) through April 6, then $33 (seniors* $28)
SHiNE
This dance fitness workout utilizes current hit music and choreography to help participants feel confident and strong. High-cardio exercise combines jazz, ballet, and hip hop moves with calisthenics in a HIIT format for a full-body workout. Come dance with us!
Instructor: Hailey
Details: 5:30-6:15pm Tuesdays April 7-May 26 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $37 (seniors* $29) through April 6, then $47 (seniors* $39)
Stretch & Core
This 45-minute Pilates-inspired class will take you through core-strengthening exercises to enhance overall flexibility. Get strength training for your core, with varying abdominal and low-back exercises.
Instructor: Jessica
Details: 5:15-5:45pm Thursdays April 9-May 28 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $23 (seniors* $18) through April 6, then $33 (seniors* $28)
Total Body Training
Increase heart rate with low- to medium-impact intervals using weights, bosu balls, resistance bands, and stability balls, while strengthening the muscles of the core.
Instructor: Josette
Details: 4:30-5:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays April 6-May 20 in the Horizon Gym
Fee: $60 (seniors* $48) through April 6 then $70 (seniors* $58) OR any 7 classes for $32 (seniors* $25) through April 6, then $42 (seniors* $35)
Gentle Yoga
This class focuses on calming the mind and body. Slowly and mindfully move through poses, emphasizing breath and alignment, while building core muscle and relieving stress. Appropriate for all levels.
Instructor: Kim
Details: 4:15-5pm Thursdays April 9-May 21 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $44 (seniors* $35) through April 6, then $54 (seniors* $45)
Vinyasa Yoga
This all-levels yoga class focuses on breath and movement. Challenge your body by toning muscle and building core strength through a sequence of poses. Some yoga experience is recommended, although modifications will be suggested.
Instructor: Kim
Details: 4:15-5pm Tuesdays April 7-May 19 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $44 (seniors* $35) through April 6, then $54 (seniors* $45)
Zumba - NEW!
This high-energy, Latin-inspired dance fitness program blends fast and slow rhythms for a full-body cardiovascular workout.
Instructor: Tabatha
Details: 9:15-10:15am Saturdays April 11-May 30 (except April 25 & May 23) in the PHS Studio
Fee: $37 (seniors* $29) through April 6, then $47 (seniors* $39)
Aquatics options
Deep Water
This motivational class uses water resistance for a great workout. You must be comfortable in deep water. You can use noodles or cuffs.
Instructor: Beth
Details: 6-6:45pm Mondays & Wednesdays April 6-May 27 (Except May 18 & 25)
Fee: $51 (seniors* $40) through April 6, then $61 ($50). Optional: $40 water cuffs as a belt or on ankles
Water Walking
This self-paced, self-directed class in shallow water is perfect for those with limited mobility. Just walk at your own pace! Held at the same time as Deep Water, so help is nearby.
Details: 6-6:45pm Mondays & Wednesdays April 6-May 27 (Except May 18 & 25)
Fee: $33 (seniors* $26) through April 6, then $43 ($36)
Recreation opportunities
Open Play Pickleball
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
Details: 4:15-5:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays April 7-May 28 (except May 21) in the Parkview Gym
Fee: $54 (seniors* $43) through April 6, then $64 (seniors* $53)
• Wednesdays
Details: 6:15-8pm Wednesdays April 8-May 27 in the Fairview Gym
Fee: $34 (seniors* $27) through April 6, then $44 (seniors* $37)
Kayaking
This introductory class is for those new to this water sport. Open to those ages 10 & up, so families are welcome!
Instructor: Andrew Arentsen
Details: 5-6:30pm Tuesdays May 5-19 on the Mullet River
Fee: $26/person through April 27, then $36; contact us for a family rate. Includes kayak (limit 250 lbs), paddles, and lifejacket
Nutrition classes
Sourdough Bread & Discard Recipes - NEW!
Learn the fundamentals of sourdough in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Explore the science behind sourdough, create your own true starter, and practice mixing, proofing, shaping, and scoring techniques. Discover recipes that use starter discard, and leave with dough in progress, your own starter, and recipes to continue baking at home.
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5:30-8:30pm Thursday April 16 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $46 through April 6, then $56
Micro Salad Garden - NEW!
Grow a fresh salad garden — lettuce, radish, spinach, and arugula — even in the smallest spaces! Learn practical tips for planning a small garden, building healthy soil, fertilizing properly, and keeping pests under control. Bring your own pot or small planters. Seeds and soil are provided, so you’ll leave ready to start growing your own greens.
Instructor: Debra Denzer of Terra Sol Gardens
Details: 5:30-6:30pm Monday April 27 In the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $20 through April 20, then $30
Healthy Meal Prep in Minutes - NEW!
Make healthy meals ahead of time! Join us for a hands-on meal-prep class designed to simplify your week and boost your nutrition. You’ll learn how to make sheet pan high-protein pancakes, mason jar lunch salads, and flavorful chicken power bowls — perfect for fueling busy days with balanced, high-protein meals. Walk away with easy recipes, smart prep tips, and practical strategies to save time while eating well all week long.
Instructor: Maryjo Evenson, owner of MJ’s Fresh Prep
Details: 6-8pm Tuesday May 5 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $66 through April 27, then $76
Simple Bread Baking - NEW!
Baking fresh bread doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn simple techniques for mixing, shaping, and baking a basic country loaf and versatile flatbread (naan). Leave with one of each ready to bake at home, along with recipes and practical tips to confidently make fresh bread anytime.
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5:30-8:30pm Thursday May 21 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $46 through May 11, then $56
General-interest classes
Bridal Bootcamp - NEW!
Getting married in the next year or two and already feeling the stress? Learn to calm your nervous system and plan your special day with ease and confidence by joining Kerri, a health coach and a wedding planner for 16+ years. She’ll cover the most efficient tools to help you make those tough decisions. Leave with a sense of calm and a worry-free wedding-planning tool.
Instructor: Kerri, Health Coach, Wedding Planner
Details: 6-7:30pm Wednesday April 15 in the PHS Amphitheater
Fee: $20 through April 6, then $30
Around Our Town: Plymouth High School
Community members ages 18+ are invited to join this field trip for adults! Walk through our high school and get a look at the updates done in 2019.
Details: 5:30pm Monday April 20 at 125 Highland Ave. (enter Door 1 - Auditorium)
Fee: Free, but register by April 17 via MyRec or by calling 920-892-5068
Dried Flower Wreath - NEW!
Celebrate the beauty of a spring that never fades with this workshop! Using Airy Point Farms’ locally and lovingly grown blooms, you’ll create an everlasting, spring-inspired wreath filled with soft textures, airy movement, and timeless color. We’ll guide you step-by-step as you design a one-of-a-kind wreath that brings the Art of Agriculture into your home.
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6:30pm-8pm Thursday April 30 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $71 through April 20, then $81
Mother’s Day Bouquet- NEW!
Give the gift of the freshest flowers this Mother's Day! Come yourself and build a bouquet with her in mind, or bring mom along to make her own masterpiece. Using locally grown spring blooms from Airy Point Farms, you’ll create an arrangement that's perfect for the holiday – as unique and beautiful as mom herself!
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6:30-8pm Thursday May 7 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $66 through April 27, then $76
Discover Your CliftonStrengths: Name It, Claim It, Aim It - NEW!
Do you wonder why you excel in certain areas yet feel drained in others? Most people spend their lives trying to "fix" their weaknesses but the real secret to success lies in investing in what you’re naturally good at. In this interactive CliftonStrengths workshop using the "Name It, Claim It, Aim It" framework, you’ll learn how to understand the unique language of your top talents; appreciate the value you bring to your family, workplace, and community; and create a roadmap to use your strengths to reach your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re looking to boost your career or simply improve your daily wellbeing, this session will give you the tools to lead with your best self!
*Participants must have their CliftonStrengths Top 5 results ready to discuss, which you will purchase yourself from the Gallup Website in advance.
Instructor: Emilie Dahm of Dahm Consulting
Details: 6-7:30pm Wednesday May 20 in the PHS Library
Fee: $20 until May 11, then $30, in addition to the cost of the assessment (complete the Top 5 Assessment in advance; approximately $25)
Real Estate for Home Buyers
This workshop is designed to guide first-time homebuyers through every step of the home-purchasing process. The class will cover the basics of budgeting, understanding credit, mortgage loan options, down-payment assistance programs, and the preapproval process. Participants will learn what to expect during home showings, how to make a competitive offer, and the role of professionals such as real estate agents, lenders, home inspectors, appraisers, and title companies. Attendees will leave with the confidence and knowledge to move forward with their home search and able to make informed decisions with the help of a local lender and real estate agent.
Instructors: Jenna Klinger with Greystone Realty, and Derrick Hermann with Bell Bank
Details: 5:30-7pm Thursday May 28 in the PHS Library
Fee: Free, but you must register by May 18 so we know there is enough interest
*Senior rate is available to Plymouth School District residents ages 62 and above.
Summer 2026
Squiggles & Wiggles Preschool
We again will offer this fun introduction to school, taught by a DPI-certified teacher, for potty-trained children ages 3 and 4 (must be 3 by June 1). It will start one week later than Plymouth Summer School and run from 8:30-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday June 22-July 16 at Horizon Elementary School.
Learn more: Registration is expected to open April 13 will be handled through the MyRec online registration system.
Summer Child Care
We will offer all-day summer care for children currently in 4K through fourth grade at Horizon Elementary School. Two age-appropriate programs are available 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (except when Summer School is in session 8-11:45 a.m. Monday-Thursday June 15-July 16):
- Berry Branch: For children currently in 4K or 5K; $75 registration fee plus $5.50/hour
- Extra Mile: For children currently in grades 1-4; $75 registration fee plus $5/hour
Learn more:
• Visit the Child Care webpage.
Summer offerings
We are planning numerous classes and other activities for youth and families during its summer session, which runs from June through August.
Learn more: Summer registration will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 27 via the MyRec online registration system. You can preview offerings beginning Tuesday May 26 via MyRec or by picking up a printed Summer Activity Guide in the office or at locations throughout the community.
Cancellations
If school is cancelled or closed early, classes will not meet. Watch for cancellation information on the district website Cancellations page. We strongly recommend signing up to receive notifications in MyRec.Learn more!
• Email us at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us.• Call us at 920-892-5068.
• Visit our office between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; park in the visitor lot in front of Plymouth High School and enter Door 18.
• Sign up for our e-newsletter, which is sent 1-2 times per month and when registration opens for each session.
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